Dodford First School, Bromsgrove
Dodford First School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 9 in Bromsgrove. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. It was 87% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Worcestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Dodford First School in detail
Getting a place at Dodford First School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Dodford First School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Dodford First School are The Orchards School (1.1 miles, Good); Millfields First School (1.7 miles, Good); Meadows First School (1.8 miles); and Meadows First School (1.8 miles, Outstanding).
The Orchards SchoolMillfields First SchoolMeadows First SchoolMeadows First School
Who goes there
3.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (91%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 13 pupils (20%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bromsgrove Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dodford First School (adjacent), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).
Suspensions and exclusions
Dodford First School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Dodford First School are St John's Church of England Middle School Academy (1.8 miles) and Parkside Middle School (1.8 miles).
St John's Church of England Middle School AcademyParkside Middle School
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Worcestershire published that the last place for 2021 entry went to a family 1.767 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
3.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Dodford First School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Dodford First School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Dodford First School is in Worcestershire; for families living there:
Apply to Worcestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Dodford First School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
65 pupils
75 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bromsgrove
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bromsgrove
Across Worcestershire council
Places available
6,801
Applications
5,492
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Worcestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
20.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
65
Total Pupils
34
Boys
31
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
16.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,984
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,147
Per pupil
£518k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
14.8%
Persistent absence
54
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Dodford First School
Questions parents ask about Dodford First School
What is Dodford First School's Ofsted rating?
Dodford First School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
How close to Dodford First School do you need to live?
Worcestershire published for September 2021 entry that the last place offered at Dodford First School on distance went to a family 1.767 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Dodford First School?
Dodford First School was not full in 2025: it ran at 87% of its 75 places.
How big are the classes at Dodford First School?
Classes at Dodford First School average 21 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Dodford First School?
Dodford First School has around 65 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Dodford First School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Dodford First School in 2024/25. 14.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Dodford First School?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Dodford First School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Dodford First School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Dodford First School?
Dodford First School is at Fockbury Road, Dodford, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 9AW.
Sources: Worcestershire admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)